Roger Sessions

Composer and educator with major works

Roger Sessions - Artists & Creatives born 1896
Born

1896
129 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential American composer and educator, this figure significantly contributed to 20th-century music. Sessions studied at Harvard University and later became a professor at various institutions, notably teaching at Princeton University. He composed numerous orchestral works, chamber music, and operas, showcasing a unique modernist style. His notable compositions include 'Shakespeare's Songs,' 'The New Music,' and the opera 'Monteverdi's Orfeo.' In addition to composition, he wrote extensively on music theory and criticism, advocating for the importance of contemporary works in the musical landscape. Sessions received various awards throughout his career, reflecting his contributions to the field and his influence on generations of musicians.

Composed 'Shakespeare's Songs'

Authored 'The New Music'

Wrote opera 'Monteverdi's Orfeo'

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